Back to Baby Names

Heath vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Heath Rank #852
Mathew Rank #941

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Mathew more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Heath and Mathew mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heath and Mathew boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons